Zefer O’Neal Ward transitioned from this life on Feb. 19. She was 105 years old. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Zefer was the sixth of George and Zora O’Neal’s 14 children. Her joy of singing began at home at the tender age of 4 by being placed on a table and being asked to sing a song. By age 13, she was a member and directress of the youth choir at St. Paul Baptist Church. Zefer attended Merrill High School and Arkansas State College in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. | By Post Staff Zefer O’Neal Ward transitioned from this life on Feb. 19. She was 105 years old. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Zefer was the sixth of George and Zora O’Neal’s 14 children. Her joy of singing began at home at the tender age of 4 by being placed on a table and
Delaine Eastin, who served as a former state Assemblymember representing parts of Santa Clara and Alameda County and the first woman elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction died at age 76 on April 23. Eastin passed away from complications caused by a stroke. | By California Black Media Delaine Eastin, who served as a former state Assemblymember representing parts of Santa Clara and Alameda County and the first woman elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction died at age 76 on April 23. Eastin passed away from complications caused by a stroke. Known for her power of
On April 22, community leader and social justice advocate Reverend Cecil Williams died at his home in San Francisco surrounded by his loved ones, according to his family. He was 94 years old. | By California Black Media On April 22, community leader and social justice advocate Reverend Cecil Williams died at his home in San Francisco surrounded by his loved ones, according to his family. He was 94 years old. The reverend was a civil rights leader who advocated for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,